LA Winter Carnival 2025 Guide ✨🎄

Calling all LA locals & visitors! This winter just got warmer — the 2025 LA Winter Carnival is back, bigger and brighter than ever! ❄️🏰 Get ready to step into a magical world of snow, lights, and holiday cheer. Here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of it: 📅 Dates: Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026 📍 Location: Grand Park (transformed into a magical castle!) 🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird: $25 (before Nov 30) General: $35 VIP Fast Pass: $60 🚇 Transport: Take the Metro Gold Line to Civic Center Station. Driving? Park at City Hall Lot for $15/day. 🌟 Must-Do Highlights ✅ 18m Magic Christmas Tree – Lighting ceremony at 6 PM daily with snow machines & holograms! ✅ Real Snow Zone – 1,500㎡ of snow fun: sledding, snowball fights, and snow sculpting ❄️👧👦 ✅ Glowing Ferris Wheel & Ice Rink – Ride with dazzling downtown views! Skate with free penguin aids for beginners 🎡⛸️ ✅ Santa Meet & Greet – Take photos and get a digital postcard sent on the spot! 🎅📸 🍽️ Food Guide 👍 Must-try: Flaming Cheese Potato Boat ($12), Reindeer Hot Chocolate (keep the mug!), Xmas Churros 👎 Skip: Overly salty turkey legs & sugary holiday drinks – bring your water bottle! 🛍️ Shopping & Crafts DIY Crystal Ornaments ($20) & Embroidered Stockings ($15) Local Brands – handmade candles & jewelry (30% off mall prices!) Collect 5 stamps for a FREE light-up reindeer headband! 🦌 💡 Pro Tips Visit Wed–Fri for smaller crowds; weekends = go VIP! Dress warm – temps drop fast at night 🧣🧤 Arrive by 4 PM to enjoy both day & night scenes 🌆➡️🌃 Download the official app for live wait times & AR treasure hunts! Grab your friends — this is one winter fantasy you won’t want to miss! 🎁❤️ #LAWinterCarnival #ChristmasInLA #ThingsToDoInLA #HolidayGuide #WinterEvents #TravelUSA #FestiveFun